Rick Austin vs. Billy Loes — Career Comparison

Billy Loes built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Austin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Billy Loes led in run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 85). Rick Austin held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 95). Role difference aside, Billy Loes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.